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Forest Park
  • Suburb of Chicago, IL
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Suburb
Chicago

Forest Park

#4,852 in Best Places to Live in America
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Forest Park is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 14,297. Forest Park is in Cook County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Forest Park offers residents an urban feel and most residents own their homes. In Forest Park there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Forest Park and residents tend to be liberal.
    About Forest Park...
    Population
    14,297
    Suburb of
    Chicago
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $265,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,164
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      49%
    • Own
      51%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      196.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      7.3
      6.1
    • Rape
      65.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      167.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      479.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      3,386.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      283.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      8%
    • 10-17 years
      7%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      17%
    • 35-44 years
      16%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      21%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      27%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      28%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      19%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      11%
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    Working in Forest Park

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $72,827
    National
    $69,021
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